Friday, January 21, 2011

Lauki Kofta-Bottle gourd Kofta-Lauke ke Kofte

Lauki Kofta Curry or bottle gourd (sorakkai in tamil) kofta is a very famous Indian dish which goes well with rice, chapati and parathas. I prepared this delicious kofta gravy at 5 'o clock in the evening (to take pictures) but reheated and served it only at 8' o clock for dinner. The balls were in the gravy for 3 hours and did not break. In fact it was very tasty as the koftas had absorbed the flavors of the gravy .We had it with peas pulav and we loved the combo very much. Try this delicious Bottle gourd kofta curry and I am sure, you will not regret it .

Soak cashew nuts in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and keep it aside.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan /kadai, add chopped onions and saute till it turns transparent, add ginger, garlic, tomatoes and saute for some more time. After it cools, grind it to a paste without adding water along with cashew nuts. Keep this onion-tomato paste aside.

dear Padhu,Your kofta gravy looks very thick and yummy. Was really surprised to hear that your koftas didn't soak up all the gravy ( even after remaining in the gravy for 3 hrs.) !Perfect to have this with rotis

100 thanks, paddu...I'm newly married..my mother-inlaw told to do something with sorakkai..I dint know anything..I googled n got ur recipe..came out really well the koftas were sooo soft...n I was so happy with the praises I got from my family.

Since it was with rice, I made small changes..I added grounded coconut n sambar powder..awesome

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